Sami Zayn has finally returned and he still has a target on his back, even without the NXT Championship. Tonight on WWE NXT, Zayn looks to keep his place in the title picture by taking on Rhyno, who looks to cut in line to get a shot at NXT Champion Kevin Owens. Plus, the debut of Dana Brooke and Solomon Crowe looks to end his rivalry against CJ Parker! All that and more on this week's edition of WWE NXT!

We are on tape from Orlando, Fla. Rich Brennan and Corey Graves have the call for this week.

Match One: CJ Parker vs. Solomon Crowe

Lockup sees CJ Parker push Solomon Crowe into the corner and club him down. Crowe turns it around and punches Parker down. Crowe washes the face of Parker with his boot and charges at Parker. Parker moves outside and Crowe puts him on the apron. Springboard clothesline drops Parker and Crowe with a suicide dive. Back inside, Parker cornered and he gets both boots up as Crowe charges in. Parker punches Crowe down and stomps him. Senton connects for a nearfall and Parker applies the rear chinlock. Crowe rolls him off and lands punches to the body. Parker tries to club him down and Crowe gets the better of the exchange. Back bodydrop attempt from Parker kicked away. Parker comes back with a clothesline that drops Crowe. Crescent kick on Crowe gets a nearfall. Senton attempt from Parker sent away as Crowe kicks up. Parker gets dropped and Crowe splashes on the leg of Parker from the top. Stretch Muffler applied by Crowe and Parker stuck in the middle of the ring.

Winner by submission: Solomon Crowe

Post-match, Solomon Crowe with the microphone. Crowe says to stay tuned because the real show is just beginning before returning us to our regularly scheduled programming.

Preview of tonight's show by the announce team features Rhyno vs. Sami Zayn and the debut of Dana Brooke.

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Match Two: Baron Corbin vs. Steve Cutler

Steve Cutler with forearms to the back of the head and Baron Corbin turns him around and sends him off the ropes for a clothesline. End of Days puts Cutler down in just over 30 seconds.

Winner by pinfall: Baron Corbin

Greg Hamilton with Sami Zayn and he asks about his match with Rhyno tonight. Zayn finds it funny that there is still a target on his back even without the NXT Championship. Rhyno wants to cut to the front of the line to get a shot at the title and Zayn says NXT Champion Kevin Owens did the same to him. Zayn will not allow Rhyno to do the same.

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Enzo Amore gives the introductions for himself, Colin Cassady, and Carmella. Amore calls himself the "Smacktalker Skywalker," "Spectacular Vernacular," and "The Michael Jordan of Jargon" among other things. Big Cass says they are what they say they are and they won't fake it. Cass says NXT Tag Team Champions Blake & Murphy have something they want and they're going to take it. Cass says they are the NXT Tag Team Champions and says the champions are "S-A-W-F-T! SAWFT!"

Enzo Amore starts with Sawyer Fulton and gets the side headlock. Amore ducks clotheslines and slides under Fulton to land a drop toehold. Amore walks on Fulton and Fulton pops up to land a fireman's carry. Angelo Dawkins in and they land a double-team fireman's carry. Fulton back in and the move sees Amore land on his feet and make the tag to Colin Cassady. Big Cass clubs Fulton down and Amore in. Amore thrown into Fulton by Big Cass and Amore goes up top. Fulton drops Amore off the top rope and NXT Tag Team Champions Blake and Murphy make their way down to the ring. The team present Carmella with two bouquets of flowers to apologize for her fall a few weeks ago. Back inside, Amore able to escape Fulton and tag in Cass. Cass in like a house of fire and he drops Fulton coming in with a big boot. Corner splash in the corner on Dawkins and East River Crossing sees Amore land the G Splash from the top.

Winners by pinfall: Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady

Post-match, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady confused as Carmella joins them in the ring with her bouquets.

Alex Riley in the locker room and he asks if anyone thought that'd be it after scratching and clawing for nearly a decade. Riley says NXT Champion Kevin Owens has now painted a bull's eye on his back for the rest of his career because Riley has nowhere else to go now. Riley tells Owens he will be in the ring waiting for him next week.

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Match Three: "Ol'" Blue Pants vs. Dana Brooke

"Ol'" Blue Pants corners Dana Brooke and mounts her in the corner. Brooke slides under and drops her on the top turnbuckle. Brooke punts Blue Pants below the belt and catapults her into the bottom rope. Brooke with forearms for a series of nearfalls. Handstand boot choke from Brooke in the corner. Blue Pants fights out of the corner and lands a trio of head kicks. Brooke drops Blue Pants and lands a fireman's carry Michinoku Driver.

Winner by pinfall: Dana Brooke

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Match Four: Sami Zayn vs. Rhyno

Sami Zayn ducks under a lockup attempt from Rhyno in the corner. Rhyno shoves Zayn back as they lock up in the middle of the ring. Zayn comes back with a side headlock and Rhyno fights him off to land a shoulder tackle that forces Zayn outside. Zayn gets caught in a front facelock as he returns and he is able to get a side headlock. Springboard reverse leapfrog and a leapfrog from Zayn land him a headscissors takedown that sends Rhyno out. Rhyno back in and he clubs Zayn down in the corner and chokes him down. Rhyno with forearms and he chokes Zayn on the second rope. Zayn comes back with forearms of his own and Rhyno pops him up. Dropkick lands for Zayn and he looks to pick Rhyno up. Rhyno drops Zayn with a clothesline as we break.

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We return as Rhyno works a rear chinlock on Zayn. Zayn struggles to get to his feet and Rhyno clubs him down when he does. Zayn with a back elbow and kick out of the corner. Crossbody from the top from Zayn gets a nearfall. Zayn with punches as he ducks the punches of Rhyno. Zayn charges into a spinebuster from Rhyno for a nearfall. Corner work from Rhyno and he sends Zayn into the corner. Zayn dropped by the Irish whip and he picks himself up in the corner. Rhyno with a shoulder tackle in the corner and he lands another that puts Zayn on the mat. Once more from Rhyno gets a nearfall. Rhyno slaps Zayn around and he shoves him back to the mat. Zayn comes back with wild punches and palm strikes. Rhyno puts Zayn on his shoulders and Zayn elbows out. Blue Thunder Bomb from Zayn connects for a nearfall. Zayn goes up top and gets caught on a crossbody. Fireman's carry cutter from Rhyno connects and nearly gets him the victory. Zayn worked into the corner and he slaps Rhyno. Rhyno drops him with a series of punches and goes to the second rope. Zayn with a forearm that sends Rhyno tumbling to the floor. Flip dive from Zayn connects on Rhyno and drops him on the ramp.

Back inside, Zayn gets tossed by a belly-to-belly suplex. Rhyno looking for the Gore and Zayn sidesteps him. Rhyno runs into the second turnbuckle and picks himself up in the corner to receive a Helluva Kick from Zayn.